2nd Grade Science
The Acellus® 2nd Grade Science course inspires creativity and sharpens observation, helping students develop critical thinking skills while fostering a lifelong curiosity and love for discovery.
Assessment: Lesson Practice, Unit Exams, Mid-Term Exam, Final Exam
Language: English
Course Overview
The 2nd grade science course dives into a wide range of fascinating topics, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the natural world around them. Throughout the year, students explore the lives of animals and plants, examining their habitats, life cycles, and how they interact with their environments. They investigate weather patterns, seasonal changes, and the water cycle, gaining insight into how the Earth’s systems work together. Additionally, students are introduced to fundamental physics concepts, such as the properties of matter, forces like pushes and pulls, and the basics of simple machines. Students will encounter topics on technology and astronomy, to get a better understanding of the Sun, Moon, stars, and the solar system.
To bring these concepts to life, students participate in engaging science projects that encourage hands-on learning. These 2nd grade science projects allow students to perform experiments, observe results, and make predictions, which helps reinforce their understanding of key concepts. Whether they are exploring the forces of gravity through simple machines or tracking weather changes over time, these interactive projects foster critical thinking and spark curiosity. These activities ensure that students not only learn scientific facts but also develop inquiry skills, problem-solving abilities, and a deeper appreciation for the world around them.
Video Based Lessons
These video-based lessons can be paused or rewatched, allowing students to go at their own pace. This flexibility helps students who may need more time to understand certain concepts.
2nd Grade Science Practice Problems
These interactive practice problems offer an engaging, personalized, and effective way to learn, helping students deepen their knowledge, build confidence, and develop essential academic skills.
“Which word describes the motion of the Earth spinning around?”
Memorization Drills
By regularly practicing these memorization drills, students strengthen their ability to remember and recall information.
2nd Grade Science Worksheets – Included!
Special lessons provide students with engaging hands-on learning opportunities and help support parents in facilitating these lessons effectively by providing comprehensive parent resources.
2nd Grade Science Lesson Plans
By the end of the course, students will have achieved key science standards across a variety of topics. From exploring the needs of plants and animals to understanding matter’s states (solid, liquid, gas). Additionally, students will learn about concepts like testing how water changes state or what materials conduct heat by performing hands-on experiments. Overall, these 2nd grade science activities focus on making observations, experimenting, and developing an understanding of the world around them in a fun and interactive way. It encourages curiosity, exploration, and critical thinking.